Education and Human Resources Advisory Committee Charter

  1. Committee’s Official Designation: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources (the Committee), #1119 
  2. Authority: This committee is established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App., and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §1861 et. seq. 
  3. Objective and Scope of Activities: Provide advice and recommendations regarding the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) programs for education and human resource development. Advise on effective and efficient strategies for meeting the challenges of science, math, engineering, and technology education at all levels both formal and informal, in the United States. Advise in areas related to human resource development enhancing the individual and institutional capacity to perform. Advise on priorities for research, evaluation, and communication of outcomes in these areas. 
  4. Description of Duties: The Committee will advise and counsel concerning long-term strategic planning for the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), addressing all areas of Directorate responsibility and including all levels of education, both formal and informal. The Committee may advise EHR on program design, overall program balance, and other aspects of program performance. The Committee may advise on the policies and procedures on EHR collaboration with other NSF Directorates and Offices 
  5. Official to Whom the Committee Reports: The Committee reports to the Assistant Director for the Education and Human Resources Directorate. 
  6. Agency Responsible for Providing the Necessary Support: The National Science Foundation will provide all operating and staff support costs for the Committee. 
  7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years: The estimated annual operating cost of this committee is about $121,897,000 which includes about $68,552 staff support cost. Staff support is approximately 0.65 person-year. 
  8. Designated Federal Officer: A full-time or permanent part-time NSF employee will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). The DFO will approve or call the Committee and subcommittee meetings, prepare and approve meeting agendas, attend committee and subcommittee meetings, and adjourn any meeting when the DFO determines adjournment to be in the public interest. The Assistant Director, EHR will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Alternate DFOs may be appointed. 
  9. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings: The committee will meet approximately two times a year. 
  10. Duration: It is expected that the Committee will continue indefinitely with renewals of the charter every two years as required under FACA. 
  11. Termination: The Committee is subject to biennial review and will terminate 2 years from the date the charter is filed, unless the charter is renewed in accordance with Section 14 of FACA. 
  12. Membership and Designation: The standing membership of the full committee consists of about 24 persons. Members are selected to achieve a balance of viewpoints and expertise in scientific areas and types of institutions encompassed by EHR activities. To the extent practicable, every effort is made to achieve a diverse membership that includes individuals from underrepresented groups and different geographic regions. It is anticipated that members will comprise of Special Government Employees (SGEs) and Regular Government Employees (RGEs). 
  13. Subcommittees: NSF may form subcommittees for any purpose consistent with this charter. Such subcommittees may not work independently and must report their recommendations and advice to the full committee for full deliberation and discussion. 
  14. Recordkeeping: The records of the Committee and any subcommittee(s) shall be handled in accordance with General Records Schedule 6.2 or other approved agency records disposition schedule. These records shall be available for public inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, and 5 U.S.C. App. 2 § 10, as appropriate. 
  15. Certification: This Committee is determined to be necessary and in the public interest.

Electronically signed by Dr. Karen Marrongelle, Assistant Director, Education and Human Resources

Date filed with Congress: June 28, 2021

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